NCLEX-PN
End of Life NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which act protects the nurse against a malpractice claim when the nurse stops at a motor-vehicle accident and renders emergency care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Good Samaritan Act protects nurses providing emergency care voluntarily, limiting malpractice liability. HIPAA, Nurse Practice Act, or fictional acts don’t apply.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is discussing placing the client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in hospice care. Which prognosis must be determined to place the client in hospice care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hospice eligibility requires a prognosis of six months or less, per Medicare guidelines. Other options do not meet this criterion.
Question 3 of 5
The 38-year-old client was brought to the emergency department with CPR in progress and expired 15 minutes after arrival. Which intervention should the nurse implement for postmortem care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Preparing the body (e.g., cleaning, positioning) respects dignity and funeral home needs. Denying family access, leaving tubes, or laundering clothes is inappropriate.
Question 4 of 5
Which situation would cause the nurse to question the validity of an AD when caring for the elderly client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Coercion (wife forcing signature) invalidates an AD, as it must reflect the client’s voluntary wishes. Child insistence, nurse encouragement, or friend witnessing is acceptable.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a class on chronic pain to new graduates. Which information is most important for the nurse to discuss?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Believing the client’s pain report is critical, as pain is subjective, per pain management guidelines. Objective signs, therapies, or referrals are secondary.